Come back: meaning, definitions and examples

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come back

 

[ kʌm bæk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

return

To come back means to return to a place or situation that you were in before.

Synonyms

go back, return, return to, revisit

Examples of usage

  • He promised to come back and visit us soon.
  • I'll come back to finish the job later.
  • She came back to the same spot every year.
  • They decided to come back home after their trip.
  • We need to come back to this issue later.
Context #2 | Noun

response

A come back is a quick and witty response to a comment or insult.

Synonyms

comeback, reply, response, retort

Examples of usage

  • She always has a clever come back to his jokes.
  • His come back silenced the room.
  • The comedian's come back had the audience laughing.
  • I wasn't expecting such a good come back from her.

Translations

Translations of the word "come back" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voltar

🇮🇳 वापस आना

🇩🇪 zurückkommen

🇮🇩 kembali

🇺🇦 повертатися

🇵🇱 wracać

🇯🇵 戻る

🇫🇷 revenir

🇪🇸 volver

🇹🇷 geri dönmek

🇰🇷 돌아오다

🇸🇦 يعود

🇨🇿 vrátit se

🇸🇰 vrátiť sa

🇨🇳 回来

🇸🇮 vrniti se

🇮🇸 koma aftur

🇰🇿 қайту

🇬🇪 დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 qayıtmaq

🇲🇽 volver

Etymology

The term 'come back' originated in the 15th century, combining 'come' meaning 'move or travel towards' and 'back' referring to a return to a previous position or condition. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both physical return and verbal response, becoming a versatile phrase in everyday language.